Hari Balasubramanian

Angel Investor · Entrepreneur · Mentor · Advisor

Professional Summary

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Hari helps founders build disciplined, scalable businesses — through hands-on mentoring, smart capital, and a network that delivers. He is committed to high-outcome investing for founders, investors, and institutions alike, grounded in ethical practices and strong governance.

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Experienced entrepreneur, angel investor, mentor, and advisor with nearly four decades in India's technology and startup ecosystem. Actively invests in innovative startups while championing lean startup principles, global thinking, local action, and an organisational culture built for innovation. Leverages OKRs, AI tools, and proven methodologies to help founders stay focused, execute effectively, and scale. Has led numerous angel deals — predominantly through the Indian Angel Network and LetsVenture — facilitating exits and fundraising support for investors and portfolio companies.

Current Roles & Positions

Angel Investor & Mentor

2011 – Present

• Active angel investor with investments in ~100 companies across sectors including QSR/F&B, AI/SaaS, deep tech, IoT, and consumer brands
• Lead investor and deal-lead for numerous investments through Indian Angel Network and LetsVenture
• Hands-on mentor to portfolio founders — providing strategic guidance on growth, profitability, fundraising, governance, and exits
• Board member and advisor to several prestigious institutions ( Entrepreneurship development)

Advisor — Ivy Cap Ventures

2011 - Ongoing

• Member of the Advisory Board at Ivy Cap Ventures, a Mumbai-based venture capital firm with ₹5,000 crores of assets under management under three funds to date.

Investment Committees & Others

Ongoing